Women's Day

International Women's Day 2026: Neurologist explains 10 ways to protect the female brain at every age

This Women’s Day, explore how hormones, lifestyle, and social factors influence women’s brain health—and the simple habits that can protect it

She didn't ask for permission, she earned her seat | Women’s Day 2026

Ahead of International Women's Day, THE WEEK sits with one of the emerging leaders in the Indian BFSI sector, Biji SS of South Indian Bank

Women’s Day: ‘We are looking at nurturing care ecosystem,’ says labour secretary

Female Labour Force Participation rate has almost doubled in 7 years; but women's safety in workplace remains a concern

'Social justice, safety, equality...': 15 Indian women tell THE WEEK what they want on International Women's Day

On International Women’s Day, Indian women from across the globe tell us what they hope for in terms of equality, equity, social justice, and more

From e-tractor to biogas plants: How women entrepreneurs shaped future in science and technology

A few reports presented at the CSIR event during Women’s Day highlighted that India has 42.7 per cent of female graduates in the STEM field globally

International Women’s Day: Meet the women achievers handling PM Modi’s social media

Rajasthan Royals unveil new 'Pink Promise' jersey on Women's Day

Empowering women in healthcare and STEM careers: The transformative impact of a diverse, inclusive workforce

International Women's Day: Novo Nordisk MD John Dawber writes about the contributions made by women in healthcare and STEM and why we need to empower them

Women’s Day: Meet the women handling PM Narendra Modi’s social media accounts

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over his social media accounts to women achievers for the day

As Women’s Day approaches, Delhi’s female voters await BJP’s promised Rs 2500 per month

Delhi’s electorate has witnessed a steady rise in women voters and BJP’s win in the national capital is credited to the women voters, constituting 45 per cent of the voters

Think different: 7 Women’s Day 2025 Gift Ideas

Ahead of Women’s Day, govt says PMMVY scheme benefitted almost 4 crore women: Decoding women empowerment in India

International Women’s Day 2025: When is it and what is India’s role in empowering women; Here is a look at the schemes for women and their impact on the country

OPINION: Investing in fight against gender-based violence is the need of the hour

Ending gender-based violence is a key part of the Sustainable Development 2030 agenda

Equality should begin at home: Manasi Chaudhari, founder of Pink Legal

Chaudhari started Pink Legal in 2020 to help women become more aware of their rights

Women's Day: Can men claim seats reserved for ladies in Kerala buses? THE WEEK fact checks

THE WEEK checked with KSRTC whether men can use ladies' seat once the journey starts

'Women have to work twice as hard to prove themselves:' Bihar’s first woman IPS officer

Manjari Jaruhar on the challenges she faced in the early stages of her career

Stop blowing gender differences out of proportion

Women will be free only when we stop giving gender more importance than it is due

How girls, women broke stereotypes, barriers

CRY organised 'Rising Against All Odds – Celebrating Our Women of Tomorrow' webinar

Google unveils $25 million global grant for NGOs, social enterprises working on women empowerment

'Any non-profit or social enterprise around the world can apply'

Burger King slammed after ‘women belong in the kitchen’ tweet

Attempt to garner attention on Women’s Day leads to social media backlash

Women’s Day exclusive: On ‘labels’ and patriarchy in entertainment industry

On Women's Day, 5 actresses share their take on male dominance in showbiz

More than 81% women have benefited from Stand Up India scheme: FinMin

The finance ministry released figures on women participation in government schemes

Mob online

Sexual harassment of women online is of epidemic proportions in Bangladesh

A world of slur

Inboxes fill with ugly messages after women journalists put forth 'different views'

In the crossfire

Women journalists in Pakistan work in a hostile environment. Only the fittest survive